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ZIP Code 62531

Christian, Illinois

FIPS 62531

Juniper

ZIP Code 62531 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 38% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$134,800

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.3

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,816

Median Age

46.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$134,800

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$2,176

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.37

Lower than 85%

Median Rent

$853

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

14%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-2.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

24.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

121.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

13.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.3

Higher than 62%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 62531: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 62531?
The median home value in ZIP Code 62531 is $134,800, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 62531?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 62531 is $2,176, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 62531 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 62531 cost about 1.37× the median household income, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 62531?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 62531 is $853 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 62531?
Home prices in ZIP Code 62531 have moved 57% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 62531?
ZIP Code 62531 averages 53.6°F year-round, summer highs near 85°F, winter lows around 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 62531 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 62531's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.3 (higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →